Lived in Virginia Beach Virginia at one point, and once the 7-11 steamroller gets going, they don't stop..Down at the oceanfront, there is a freaking 7-11 about every 5 blocks from 1st st to 40th st, and this goes about ten blocks deep as well Looks like the same game-plan up here. The only good thing is that if you actually like crappy domestic beer, they keep the coolers really cold during the summer

You know, I would have thought my feelings on this would be along the lines of "Fine. ST Marks is the epitome of the commercial shithole EV has turned into; 7-11 wil fit in just fine" But instead it just makes me really really sad. I wonder how much longer before there's actually a Chase branch and a Duane-Reade on the block.

Anyone know if 7/11 is taking over both the upstairs and basement at this location? JAS Mart had been exclusively in the basement for the last few years, so maybe 7/11 would just be taking the upstairs part?

I worked 10 years for minimum wage at random places and saved every dollar, now I own a 7-11 in the Bronx, why the hate. Most stores are run by hard working middle class people. If you don't like it, that's ok, don't go. But a lot of people do, and this store will be busy. I like a lot of people hang out around st marks, I'm glad they opened. Can't beat the prices.

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